English · Travel & Places
expedition
/ˌɛk.spəˈdɪʃ.ən/
[/ˌɛk.spəˈdɪʃ.ən/]
organized exploratory journey
Advancednoun
Definition
A journey or trip made by a group for a specific purpose, such as exploration or research.
Example
The scientific expedition spent three months studying wildlife in the remote Antarctic region.
The scientific expedition spent three months studying wildlife in the remote Antarctic region.
Etymology
From Latin 'expeditio', a military campaign, from 'expedire', to set free.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for scientific, military, or mountaineering ventures.